Trash Regulations

The Borough of Clayton shall pick up normal household trash only.

It shall be limited to a maximum of four (4) containers not over 50 lbs each for each collection day. Trash shall be placed at the curb no more than ten (10) hours prior to 4:00am on pick-up day. Return containers 10 hours after pick-up. The Borough shall not be responsible for large amounts of trash and furniture from moving in or out. This is the homeowner’s responsibility. Trash shall not be placed in corrugated card-board boxes. They must be recycled.

Removal of unusual quantities of debris from construction, renovation, or demolition shall be the responsibility of the homeowner. Unusual shall be more than one (1) thirty-gallon container per week.

Residents may place two (2) pieces of furniture per week for removal. Furniture must be broken down as much as possible so that one person can handle it. No pieces shall exceed 50 pounds. Mattress and box springs are picked up with your regular trash.

Residents may place rugs from one (1) room only per week. Rugs must be cut into pieces no wider than four (4) feet and not wider than twelve (12) feet. Rugs must be rolled and tied.

Grass clippings or other vegetation (flowers, weeds, etc.) must be placed with regular trash in a suitable container and cannot be more than 50 lbs in weight. No leaves are permitted to be placed in regular trash. All brush must be not larger than six (6) feet and not wider than four (4) inches. It will be picked up by Public Works on the same day as your trash. Do not place in bags or containers.

No pressure treated, painted or creosote lumber shall be placed for pick-up as these items are considered hazardous materials and the homeowner is responsible.

No oil based paints, solvents, or any other hazardous materials and the homeowner is responsible. Contact Gloucester County Improvement Authority at (856) 478-6045 for information on the next household special waste collection. Latex paint is water based and can be dried out by either taking the lid off and letting it air dry or putting kitty litter in it and drying it that way. Leave the lid off so our trash disposal company can see that it is dried out and they will pick up with regular trash. Gloucester County Improvement Authority will not accept water based paint at the household special waste collection day.

Metal is picked up on the second and fourth Wednesdays of every month except in December. In December it will only be picked up on the second Wednesday. You must call Public Works Department at (856) 881-3778 to get on the list. Acceptable items include household appliances such as washers, dryers, and microwaves, air conditioners, etc. (refrigerators and freezers must have doors removed); metal fencing that is not vinyl coated and no vines intertwined in fence; lawn mowers (must have all non-metal parts removed including wheels); aluminum and other metal furniture (must have all non-metallic pieces removed); and any other pieces of metal, including cast iron (must have all non-metallic pieces removed).

Please note residents must take discarded televisions, computers and other electronic devices to the Public Works yard on Washington Avenue. These items will not be picked up as regular trash due to NJ DEP regulations. In addition, Public Works employees will not pick up these items. Please call (856) 881-3778 for more information.

Items not acceptable for collection include the following: 55 gallon drums of any kind; any hazardous materials; any sealed container that contains any chemical; asphalt; automotive engines or parts; automotive, truck, or motorcycle parts; block; brick; car seats; concrete; house hold heaters; paint (water-based paint cans should be dried out with the lid off and our trash disposal company will pick up); pianos and organs; propane tanks, gas tanks, oil tanks, and any other tank of any kind; roofing materials.

Gloucester County Improvement Authority sponsors several household special waste collections each year. You may call (856) 478-6045 for dates and locations.

Leaves are collected in the Spring (in March/April) and in the Fall (November/December). They are to be raked to the curb line, not bagged. They can be placed there no sooner than one week before pick up. Dates will be published in the Gloucester County Times prior to pick-ups or on the Borough’s website.

The Borough no longer produces mulch.

Disposal of diabetic needles in an empty container with lid. Deposit syringes, then throw container in regular trash.

Please note that residents must now sign in when dropping off brush, oil, or electronics at the Public Works yard on Washington Avenue. Signs are posted reminding residents to do so.